Solo Travelling

[BBXX]

Has anyone ever gone on holiday on their own? I've done this a couple of times, and really enjoy it - it's nice being on your own time and making all the choices.

I love a holiday with my family and friends, too, but I've found it really lovely to just be on your own plan for some trips.

I've done both New York and Berlin, both incredible cities. I'm a proper city explorer so I usually choose a city as I think it feels less inconspicuous if you're on your own in a city - so many people are.

I wondered what other peoples' experiences were with solo travel and if there are any cities/places you've been you thought were ideal for it?

[Ninastar]

Love it! Don’t have to argue with anyone about what to eat/where to go etc

[Redway]

Solo travelling is a natural forte of introverts (who tend to be more comfortable on their own than in groups).

[Kate!]

I've done it in my earlier years but I prefer company now. Was great at the time.

[BBXX]

Love it! Don’t have to argue with anyone about what to eat/where to go etc

Yaaah! Choosing where to eat is the best, even though my husband and I are really in tune with one another when it comes to that as we both like pretty much everything, however it's nice not to have the "where do you wanna go" "I don't mind what about you" and then when it's your choice feeling the pressure incase it's **** :laugh:

Also we have a few different ideas for what we want to go on holiday so make a really effort to ensure we're splitting chose activities/locations etc 50/50 and it works, but again it's nice just to make your own plans without worrying the other person is bored, etc...

[Vanessa]

Yes I love it.

[BBXX]

Solo travelling is a natural forte of introverts (who tend to be more comfortable on their own than in groups).

I see that for sure. I would say I'm a bit of both and really it depends on my mood - sometimes I love surrounding myself with people and other times I want to cocoon myself up alone, lock the doors, put on some lo-fi and read a book :laugh:

But you're right, it's so ideal for introverts.

[Benjamin]

Love solo travelling, and most of my travels around the world have been just that.

[Ninastar]

Nothing worse than travelling with someone who doesn’t stop talking when you just wanna sit quiet and enjoy yourself

[Livia]

Love solo travelling, and most of my travels around the world have been just that.

And let's face it, you've been bloody everywhere!

I love travelling alone. I drove down the American Pacific Highway alone, toured Transylvania alone, travelled from Morocco to Libya alone, although I had to have an escort in Algeria. It's the best thing... like @Ninestar says, nothing worse than a chatterbox when you just want to be quiet.

[Benjamin]

And let's face it, you've been bloody everywhere!

I love travelling alone. I drove down the American Pacific Highway alone, toured Transylvania alone, travelled from Morocco to Libya alone, although I had to have an escort in Algeria. It's the best thing... like @Ninestar says, nothing worse than a chatterbox when you just want to be quiet.

Nearly but not quite yet!

That sounds like an interesting adventure - Morocco to Libya. When did you do that?

[Livia]

Nearly but not quite yet!

That sounds like an interesting adventure - Morocco to Libya. When did you do that?

Ooo can't remember.... 2016 maybe? 2017... I was on here at the time. I got to camp out in the desert, I have never seen so many stars. I have an uncle buried in Knightsbridge Military Cemetery in Libya, I was desperate to see his grave but because of the political climate there, and the fact I'm a big old Yid, it was too dangerous.

[Benjamin]

Ahhh that’s cool. Camping in the desert is amazing and so tranquil. That’s a shame about your uncles grave though.

I don’t really know much about Algeria or Libya if truth be told. They’ve never featured highly in my travel list. Worth visiting, when the time is right?

[Redway]

Ooo can't remember.... 2016 maybe? 2017... I was on here at the time. I got to camp out in the desert, I have never seen so many stars. I have an uncle buried in Knightsbridge Military Cemetery in Libya, I was desperate to see his grave but because of the political climate there, and the fact I'm a big old Yid, it was too dangerous.

We should totally go to Morocco some day. Maybe in a parallel-world.

[Livia]

Ahhh that’s cool. Camping in the desert is amazing and so tranquil. That’s a shame about your uncles grave though.

I don’t really know much about Algeria or Libya if truth be told. They’ve never featured highly in my travel list. Worth visiting, when the time is right?

I don't hanker to visit either again. But I do love Tunisia. There's a lot of history, Carthage is really worth seeing if you haven't been. The people are lovely, I'd definitely go back there. I've never been to Egypt but it's on the list.

[Livia]

We should totally go to Morocco some day. Maybe in a parallel-world.

I can see us haggling in the souk before bubbling a hookah.

[Redway]

I can see us haggling in the souk before bubbling a hookah.

Absolutely.

[Vanessa]

I've been to Algeria and lets just say I was glad I wasn't travelling alone.
There was armed police everywhere :shocked:

[Benjamin]

I don't hanker to visit either again. But I do love Tunisia. There's a lot of history, Carthage is really worth seeing if you haven't been. The people are lovely, I'd definitely go back there. I've never been to Egypt but it's on the list.

Noted haha.

Egypt also has never been high on my list, which in theory it should be as it offers a lot of things which appeal to me.

[AnnieK]

I don't hanker to visit either again. But I do love Tunisia. There's a lot of history, Carthage is really worth seeing if you haven't been. The people are lovely, I'd definitely go back there. I've never been to Egypt but it's on the list.

My mum had 2 regrets before she died....one being not living long enough to watch her grandkids grow and the second being never visiting Egypt. My Dad gave in to every whim of hers but that. He never fancied Egypt for some reason. They travelled a lot but he put his foot down on there....he has felt guilty ever since

[Redway]

I don't hanker to visit either again. But I do love Tunisia. There's a lot of history, Carthage is really worth seeing if you haven't been. The people are lovely, I'd definitely go back there. I've never been to Egypt but it's on the list.

My pops started off his travels in Egypt, in the early ’70s. He had a lot to say for it. Ditto for Singapore (in terms of how extremely clean it is).

[BBXX]

And let's face it, you've been bloody everywhere!

I love travelling alone. I drove down the American Pacific Highway alone, toured Transylvania alone, travelled from Morocco to Libya alone, although I had to have an escort in Algeria. It's the best thing... like @Ninestar says, nothing worse than a chatterbox when you just want to be quiet.

Sounds amazing! I really really want to go to Morocco.

I’d love to do a driving tour of the U.S, visiting some of the major National Parks. I plan on doing it for my husbands next milestone birthday as it’d be his dream holiday.

Not sure I have the guts to drive in another country solo though, I’m a bit wus when it comes to driving so fair play!

[Mystic Mock]

I can see us haggling in the souk before bubbling a hookah.

A hookah.:amazed::hehe:

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its nice to share a holiday with the one you love

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[bots]

i had the worst food poisoning of my life in tunisia, and the "5 star" hotel i stayed at, the currency exchange desk tried to con me out of money, so i'm not in a rush to go back there :laugh:

I've travelled a lot on my own over the years. Sometimes its great, other times a bit of a pain

[MTVN]

I love it but would generally only go to places out of season when accomodation is affordable and you can get a dinner reservation without feeling like you're putting other people out. The freedom is great but the downside is having to organise everything yourself

Some of my favourite trips have been solo ones though. Especially visiting Kyiv a couple of weeks before the war broke out, feel very lucky to have done that (and to have timed it just about right!)

[Redway]

I love it but would generally only go to places out of season when accomodation is affordable and you can get a dinner reservation without feeling like you're putting other people out. The freedom is great but the downside is having to organise everything yourself

Some of my favourite trips have been solo ones though. Especially visiting Kyiv a couple of weeks before the war broke out, feel very lucky to have done that (and to have timed it just about right!)

What was the last solo-holiday you took, MTVN? You’ve got me intrigued now.

[Barry.]

No I couldn’t. I can’t even go to the doctors without someone coming with me. I can’t imagine getting on a plane by myself

[Mystic Mock]

No I couldn’t. I can’t even go to the doctors without someone coming with me. I can’t imagine getting on a plane by myself

I'm the same tbh.

I don't really go anywhere by myself.:laugh:

[Redway]

I'm the same tbh.

I don't really go anywhere by myself.:laugh:

That actually surprises me.

[Mystic Mock]

That actually surprises me.

We're quite a close knit family tbh.

Especially post-Pandemic.

[Redway]

We're quite a close knit family tbh.

Especially post-Pandemic.

I’m actually hoping for a family-trip this autumn, to celebrate American thanksgiving (North Carolina). If it works out and money’s not an object, it’ll be great. I travel alone a lot but a family holiday can be much-needed.

[Mystic Mock]

I’m actually hoping for a family-trip this autumn, to celebrate American thanksgiving (North Carolina). If it works out and money’s not an object, it’ll be great. I travel alone a lot but a family holiday can be much-needed.

I hope that you get to do it Redway.

[Redway]

I hope that you get to do it Redway.

Thanks.

You been anywhere cool recently?

[Mystic Mock]

Thanks.

You been anywhere cool recently?

I have discovered a Pub Restaurant recently, that I personally think wipes the flaw with Wetherspoons.

Plus the Music is fantastic in there.:dance:

[Redway]

I have discovered a Pub Restaurant recently, that I personally think wipes the flaw with Wetherspoons.

Plus the Music is fantastic in there.:dance:

Lol. So not many holidays, then?

[Mystic Mock]

Lol. So not many holidays, then?

Not yet.

I know that my Dad does want one sooner rather than later though.

[Redway]

https://introvertdear.com/news/how-to-travel-alone-as-an-introvert/

https://theintrovertedsolotraveller.com/solo-travel-introverts/

https://eatliveescape.com/solo-travel-for-introverts-the-best-destinations-and-tips-for-quiet-meaningful-adventures/

Just thought I’d leave these out here, even if you’re not an introvert but, like, you’re toying with travelling solo, or maybe you have to (e.g., for work-reasons). It’s not about being “awkward” or over-analysing yourself. It’s about being comfortable in and enjoying your own company (and not being awkward with that), which is a flex, not a weakness or deficit. If anyone chooses to misunderstand it as-such (something that desperately needs to be fixed), that’s their problem. It shouldn’t discourage anyone from wanting to do that. Doesn’t have to be somewhere quiet, either. Could be Las Vegas, for all we know.

[Redway]

Not yet.

I know that my Dad does want one sooner rather than later though.

And where would you want to go, ideally?

[Mystic Mock]

And where would you want to go, ideally?

Tbh I'm up for most places.

As long as it doesn't involve heights or being near wild animals.:joker:

[Redway]

Tbh I'm up for most places.

As long as it doesn't involve heights or being near wild animals.:joker:

So Eiffel Tower’s off the cards for you and your future wife, then? Want to make the proposal on ground?

[Mystic Mock]

So Eiffel Tower’s off the cards for you and your future wife, then? Want to make the proposal on ground?

I think that would be the case.:laugh:

Would you propose to your loved one at the Eiffel Tower?

[Redway]

I think that would be the case.:laugh:

Would you propose to your loved one at the Eiffel Tower?

Perhaps. Paris is the city of lurve, after-all.

[Mystic Mock]

Perhaps. Paris is the city of lurve, after-all.

Fair point.